Flying from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss is 1 hour 25 minutes.
Basel's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Vienna.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flights. The 08:05 departure with Austrian is the earliest flight available. Austrian operates the last service of the day at 18:20.
To ensure you get on your VIE to BSL flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Basel (and then discovering more of Switzerland!) is easy with Austrian. This popular carrier has direct flights from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Austrian.
Austrian is a leader in on-time performance for VIE to BSL flights, with 86.81% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
Right now, $64 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $137. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book seven months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from VIE to BSL.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from VIE to BSL.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Vienna International Airport (VIE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vienna International Airport, 78.59% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Vienna to Vienna International Airport is around 23 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to VIE? If you're boarding an early flight from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
If you're arriving on a late Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near BSL:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an EuroAirport Swiss rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Europcar or Enterprise and experience the lesser-explored corners of Basel and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from EuroAirport Swiss around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) to central Basel
EuroAirport Swiss to the center of Basel has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometers away.
It'll take around 30 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss. August is the most popular month to visit Basel. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Lock in your flight from Vienna International Airport to EuroAirport Swiss for July if you'd like to explore Basel during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from VIE to BSL in January. Temperatures average between -5ºC (23ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of Switzerland
You've done Basel, now it's time to explore other corners of Switzerland. Travel about 72 kilometers east to Zurich to check off its leading sights. From Bahnhofstrasse to Swiss National Museum and Grossmunster, your itinerary will be busy.
Bern is another sought-after destination in Switzerland and is around 72 kilometers south of Basel. No trip is complete without visiting Old Town Bern, Zytglogge and Bern Cathedral.
